12 Movies Like Ted You Need to Watch
Find 12 funny, offbeat picks for fans of Ted, from Bupkis and Jellystone to Rilakkuma and Kaoru, with comedy, animation, and family-friendly options.
If you’re hunting for movies like Ted, you probably want the same mix of crude jokes, oddball friendship, and surprising heart. This list pulls from live-action comedy, animated favorites, and family-friendly picks, so there’s a little something for every mood. Start with Ted (2024), Bupkis (2023), and The Cleveland Show (2009) if you want sharp, adult humor with a chaotic streak. Then branch out to Jellystone (2021), We Baby Bears (2022), and Rilakkuma and Kaoru (2019) for animated charm that still keeps a playful edge. With 12 titles on the page, including Everybody Still Hates Chris (2024) and the upcoming Mating Season (2026), it’s an easy way to find your next offbeat watch.
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Jellystone
animation · short · adventure · comedy · family
Welcome to Jellystone! Travel to a magical town where you’ll meet new and old friends, including Yogi Bear, Cindy Bear, Boo Boo, and Huckleberry Hound…and Jabberjaw and Top Cat and Snagglepuss and El Kabong and Wally Gator and Johnny Quest and Hadji and Shag Rugg and Captain Caveman and a whole lot more.
Directed by Ian Wasseluk, Careen Ingle, Aaron Austin, Hannah Ayoubi, Kaitlyn GrazianoCast C.H. Greenblatt, Jeff Bergman, Jim Conroy, Georgie Kidder, Dana SnyderMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Bupkis
comedy
Pete Davidson attempts to work through unique family dynamics and the complexities of fame to form meaningful relationships.
Directed by Jason Orley, Oz RodriguezCast Pete Davidson, Edie Falco, Joe Pesci, Philip Ettinger, James A DeSimonePeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Rilakkuma and Kaoru
animation · short · comedy · family
Kaoru's unexpected new roommate is Rilakkuma, a bear with a zipper on its back that spends each day just lazing around -- but is impossible to hate.
Directed by Masahito KobayashiCast Veronica Taylor, Abby Trott, Barbara Goodson, Chris Hackney, David VincentNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Everybody Still Hates Chris
animation · comedy · drama · music
A re-imagined animated version of Chris Rock's beloved autobiographical family comedy Everybody Hates Chris.
Directed by Ashley J. Long, Geoffrey Johnson, Traci Honda, Kelly Jones, Brian MainolfiCast Chris Rock, Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, Ozioma Akagha, Tim Johnson Jr.Paramount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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The Cleveland Show
1 Emmy nomination
animation · adventure · comedy
The bizarre adventures of Cleveland Brown and his family.
Directed by Albert Calleros, Anthony Lioi, Anthony Agrusa, Oreste Canestrelli, Ronald RubioCast Mike Henry, Sanaa Lathan, Kevin Michael Richardson, Jason Sudeikis, Reagan Gomez-PrestonHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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We Baby Bears
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
Follow Grizz, Panda and Ice Bear – as their younger baby selves – traveling in a magical box to fantastic new worlds searching for a place to call home. Along the way, they meet new friends, learn a few lessons and discover that “home” can mean wherever they are, as long as they’re together.
Directed by Caroline Director, George Kaprielian, Christina Chang, Manny HernandezCast Amari McCoy, Demetri Martin, Connor Andrade, Max Mitchell, Paris NewtonMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Mating Season
animation · comedy · romance
Set in the animal world, the series follows a cast of bears, raccoons, deer, foxes and a host of other horny, lovable forest critters, as they navigate love, sexual relationships and the universal need to hook up and find a partner.
Directed by Anthony Lioi, Henrique Jardim, Ross Bradley, Alex SalyerCast Zach Woods, Nick Kroll, June Diane Raphael, Sabrina Jalees, Ashly BurchNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Christopher Robin
1 Oscar nomination
adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · musical
Christopher Robin, the boy who had countless adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood, has grown up and lost his way. Now it’s up to his spirited and loveable stuffed animals, Winnie The Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and the rest of the gang, to rekindle their friendship and remind him of endless days of childlike wonder and make-believe, when doing nothing was the very best something.
Directed by Marc ForsterCast Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell, Bronte Carmichael, Mark Gatiss, Oliver Ford DaviesDisney PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Samuel
animation · comedy · drama · romance
Emotive depiction of adolescence follows Samuel and his friends, which mixes introspection, humor and nostalgic songs.
Directed by Émilie TroncheCast Émilie TroncheNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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HouseBroken
animation · comedy
A dog named Honey leads a group of neighborhood animals in group therapy sessions.
Directed by Mark Kirkland, Eric Koenig, Tom King, Damil Bryant, Mike MorrisCast Lisa Kudrow, Clea DuVall, Nat Faxon, Will Forte, Tony HaleHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Sheng Wang: Purple
comedy
Filmed at D.C.'s Warner Theater, Sheng reflects on adulthood through everyday experiences-from generously sharing berries with children to cooking with shallots, confronting household spirits, and discovering delight in the natural world.
Directed by Ali WongCast Sheng WangNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Kevin
animation · comedy
A life-long housecat decides that he doesn't want to live with people anymore.
Directed by Angelo Hatgistavrou, Casey Crowe, Sarah Seember Huisken, Michael MoloneyCast Jason Schwartzman, Amy Sedaris, Aparna Nancherla, Gil Ozeri, Aubrey PlazaAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
This roundup brings together comedies, animation, shorts, adventure, and family-friendly picks that capture the same unruly spirit people love in Ted. Whether you want something raunchier, sweeter, or just plain weird, the lineup gives you plenty of directions to explore. Bookmark this page and come back whenever you need a fresh recommendation, because it’s updated regularly as new titles arrive. That way, you’ll always have a current, useful guide ready when you’re in the mood for a show or film with a mischievous sense of humor.
Frequently Asked Questions
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These picks were matched by tone, themes, and story style using a similarity model trained on plot synopses, genres, and cast — not just shared genre tags — so the connection runs deeper than a simple category match.